True or False
“To sum up” is a transition in a conclusion.
TRUE
"However" or "on the other hand" are examples of _______ words.
transition
Essay type?
Describe your hometown in detail.
Descriptive
The project is kind of hard in terms of understanding.
The project is hard to understand.
Which style is best for emailing a new client or external partner?
Formal
You can use contractions like "I’m" or "don’t" in a formal email.
FALSE
Only full forms like "I am" and "do not" are acceptable in a formal email
_______ style uses polite modal verbs like “could” and “would”.
Formal
Essay type?
Should homework be banned in schools?
Argumentative
If I want my text to be more concise, I need to use transition words.
If I want my text to be more coherent, I need to use transition words.
If I want my text to be more concise, I need to use fewer words.
What helps build coherence in your writing?
Transition words
PEEL stands for Preciseness, Example, Explanation, Link.
FALSE
PEEL stands for Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link.
The counterargument part in your essay shows your ____ thinking skills.
critical
Meeting type?
A large group update led by leadership.
Townhall
Looking forward to it! (in a formal job application email)
What are the main parts of an academic essay?
Introduction, body paragraph, counterargument, conclusion
The three pillars of good writing are conciseness, clarity and coherence.
TRUE
A wordy sentence can often be improved by making it more ______.
concise
Meeting type?
A meeting focused on reviewing someone's goals and progress.
Performance review
Hope ur doing good. (neutral style)
I hope you're doing well
Why would you choose a neutral style over a formal style for your email?
Because I have an established work relationship with the recipient (it's my colleague).
"Dear Sir/Lady" is a good start to a formal email if you do not know the recipient.
FALSE
It should be "Dear Sir/Madam"
A performance review meeting is based on prior ______ evaluation.
written
Essay type?
Tell the story of your first day at university.
Narrative
When I add a link at the end of a paragraph, I should always connect it to the main idea.
When I add a link at the end of a paragraph, I can connect it to the main idea or the main idea of the next body paragraph.
How to achieve clarity when writing?
Avoid vague language, ask yourself what exactly you want to express, and look for the most specific word or term for your situation.